ZIP 79325 (Farwell, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79325: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Parmer County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
0 of 274 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Parmer County compares with Texas
Parmer County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Parmer County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Parmer County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 259.6 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 4.1× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.6× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.53 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 100% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 9.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 22.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.0× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 45.0% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 27.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Parmer County has lower values than Texas for injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
Parmer County at a glance: 9.2% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Parmer County has recorded 274 truck crashes since 2015, with 157 people injured and 23 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 15 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is February with 12.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is June at 5.1%.
November through March accounts for 45.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 2–3 pm, with 11.3% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 9.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79325 happened on US-60 (2) and US-70 (2); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
No crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Parmer County since 2015.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79325 fleets
- Review driver schedules for February, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 9.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Crash reporting for 2016 is incomplete; those years are shown in grey and not used for rates.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Parmer County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 2 |
| US-70 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Parmer County) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 15 |
| US-70 | 5 |
| Sh 214 | 4 |
| Fm 145 | 2 |
| Fm 1731 | 2 |
| Grand Ave | 2 |
| SR-60 | 2 |
| Sh 86 | 2 |
ZIP 79325 at a glance
| Population | 2,277 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,771 |
| Median home value | $168,130 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Historical data: truck crashes in Parmer County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 14 | -12% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 21 | +49% | 0.9 |
| 2020s | 25 | +22% | 1.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 16 to 25. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79325
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79325?
274 truck crashes have been reported in Parmer County since 2015, with 23 deaths and 157 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79325?
February has the most truck crashes in Parmer County, 12.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79325?
Since 2015, Parmer County has reported 0 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.0% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79325 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 259.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Parmer County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79325?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
Crash reporting to FMCSA was incomplete in 2016; those years are greyed out and left out of rates. 2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.